Friday, May 30, 2014

German Style Hobo Pack

German Style Hobo Pack
It's the last week of the month, and like many of you, my grocery budget is empty.  I have a fairly well stocked pantry and freezer, but sometimes I just lack ideas.  Well, yesterday I was introduced to the Hobo Pack from some awesome ladies in the Facebook Group Uncommon Wealth .  What is a …

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Perfect Sweet Cornbread Muffins

Perfect Sweet Cornbread Muffins
Recently my husband and I celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary!  We went away for the day, did a little shopping, visited my brand new nephew, Baby Jace, saw the new Amazing Spiderman movie, and just spent the day together. As were heading home that evening we decided to eat dinner at this cut…

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Reuben Sandwich

Reuben Sandwich
Studhubs and I have been two busy little beavers lately and I haven't had time to make the nice dinners I usually do, but as I always say, quick meals don't have to mean you skimp on flavor.  Take these Reuben Sandwiches for example.  Ready in minutes and PACKED with flavor!  Let me show…

Homemade Thousand Island Dressing

Homemade Thousand Island Dressing
How many times have you gone to your cupboard for an ingredient, and low and behold, EMPTY! What on earth do you do?  There is no time or money to go to the store.  You have people on their way and there is no time to change the menu.  Panic sets in, and for the rest of the night you are stressed.…

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Creamy Chicken Florentine

Creamy Chicken Florentine
Some of the best meals that will ever come out of your kitchen will come out of basic necessity. For example, the other day I had planned on making this lavish meal that was going to blow everyone's mind, but after a very busy afternoon, by the time dinner rolled around, I was not in the mood.…

Friday, May 23, 2014

Classic Rice Pilaf

Classic Rice Pilaf
When it comes to meal planning, for me, one of the most difficult things to come up with are side dishes.  We tend to get into a little rut.   You know what I mean, mashed potatoes, canned corn, the usual.  This year, however, I have made it my culinary mission in life to broaden my side dish h…

Thursday, May 22, 2014

French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese

French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese
Two of my favorite comfort foods are French Onion Soup and Mac & Cheese, but what would happen if those two worlds would collide?  Well, it just so happened that they DID collide the other day in my kitchen, and I assure you, the results were absolutely DIVINE! Let me show you how I did it! Fre…